The transcription is dedicated to Dr Ernst Roth, music editor at Boosey & Hawkes, and was approved by Strauss. The manuscript came to light a few years ago during relocation of archived materials at Boosey & Hawkes. A pupil of d'Indy and Dukas, Gustave Samazeuilh (1877-1967) was a life-long friend and supporter of Strauss. He made many piano transcriptions of orchestral works, the addition of Strauss's Metamorphosen to the solo piano repertory will be welcomed by pianists and audiences alike.